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IMPORT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD
This heavy cavalry saber, commonly referred to as Model 1840 wrist breaker was one of the military sabers used by U.S. mounted forces before and during the Civil War. Made by Gebruder Weyersberg of… (410-646). Learn More »
1847 PRESENTATION SWORD – CAPT. RICHARD LILY, 1ST BALTIMORE SHARPSHOOTERS
A striking, published example of an 1840 militia officer’s sword presented to Captain Richard Lilly of the “First Baltimore Sharp Shooters" in 1847. Excitingly, a period newspaper describes the… (846-550). Learn More »
1839 AMES PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. JOHN C. HELME FROM THE GULICK GUARDS, “FIREMEN WITH PLEASURE – SOLDIERS AT LEISURE.” LATER POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE 1863 NEW YORK DRAFT RIOTS
The “Gulick Guards” were organized in New York City in 1836, composed largely of firemen, current and former, and apparently taking their name from the former Chief Engineer of the Fire… (870-690). Learn More »
US MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD PERSONALIZED TO ISAAC F. EVERHART OF THE 16th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY
Overall length: 34 1/2". Blade length: 28 1/2". Blade is elliptical cross section and is etched over 13" of its length with various patriotic, military, & foliate motifs, including 2 large… (1081-27). Learn More »
$2,750.00
ON HOLD
HIGH GRADE US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. COON OF THE 12th NEW YORK
Overall length: 39 1/4". Blade length: 32". The blade has a single wide fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. Blade is etched over about 2/3 of its length with various foliate motifs and a… (1081-26). Learn More »
MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, DATED 1844, WITH ETCHED BLADE FOR ODD FELLOWS LODGE
This is a non-military version of the Model 1832 Ames Foot Artillery sword. It has typical characteristics: cast brass grip and a straight, heavy iron double edged blade. There are two side-by-side… (1216-71). Learn More »
$1,150.00
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MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, DATED 1844, WITH ETCHED BLADE FOR ODD FELLOWS LODGE
This is a non-military version of the Model 1832 Ames Foot Artillery sword. It has typical characteristics: cast brass grip and a straight, heavy iron double edged blade. There are two side-by-side… (1216-70). Learn More »
$975.00
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HIGH GRADE Ca. 1850-1860 GENERAL’S SWORD WITH UNUSUAL USA BLADE ETCHING BY LAMBERT, PHILADELPHIA, EX-KEVIN HOFFMAN
This sword comes from the extensive and esteemed collection of Kevin Hoffman, who classified it as a ca. 1850-1860 general officer’s sword. In support of that identification the sword still retains… (870-672). Learn More »
AMERICAN SWORD BOOK BY FLAYDERMAN
This is a slightly used copy of “AMERICAN SWORDS by Norm Flayderman and Stuart C. Mowbray. Published in 1998 by the Andrew Mowbray Publishing Company. Hardcover, 256 pages with short index. Meas.… (1032-198). Learn More »
$55.00
ON HOLD
MODEL 1872 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD
The drawn sword meas. approx. 35.00 inches long. The plated blade itself meas. approx. 29.75 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It has a central fuller that starts just above the… (150-354). Learn More »
$3,150.00
Originally $3,500.00
WONDERFUL FIRST CLASS EXAMPLE OF AN AMES MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER DATED 1862 WITH SCABBARD - CONNECTICUT CONTRACT
This Model 1840 Light Artillery saber was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts in 1862 to fill a contract for the State of Connecticut. Ames was one of the most prolific… (1216-55). Learn More »
$1,450.00
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SUPER NICE AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER DATED 1846 – POSSIBLE MEXICAN WAR USE
The drawn saber meas. approx. 41.50 inches from point to pommel. The blade meas. approx. 36.00 inches with a central stopped fuller that is 26.00 inches long. The surface of this extrodinary blade is… (1216-53). Learn More »
$1,650.00
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EARLY AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD DATED 1859
This saber was made under a March 19, 1859, contract for 5,000 sabers. Twenty-four hundred were delivered by September 1859 and another 1,200 by February 1860, most of which probably had 1859 dates.… (1216-54). Learn More »
TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. AT FT. FISHER
Tiffany & Company is acknowledged as the finest producer of presentation swords in the 1860s and this is good example of their work, showing detailed craftsmanship and refined taste. The deeply… (870-172). Learn More »
$10,800.00
Originally $14,400.00
CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD
This edged weapon is copied from the US Model 1832 Artillery short sword and is minus its scabbard. The blade is double edged and meas. approx. 17.00 inches long with an 11.25 inch long unstopped… (1000-822). Learn More »
EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD
Offered here is a scarce and superb Model 1840 Medical Staff sword by N.P. Ames. The sword and scabbard measure approximately 37.5” overall. Blade is 30” long. Blade surface remains bright with… (362-1118). Learn More »
VERY FINE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABRE
The drawn sword meas. approx. 41.00 inches from point to pommel. The blade itself is very bright with just the slightest scattered mottling and a point that has a slight bend in the last 0.50 inch.… (998-143). Learn More »
$3,995.00
Originally $4,995.00
STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD
This is very nice example of an American War of 1812 sergeant’s sword. Starr contracted for 2,000 of these swords in January 1813 and delivered them in small lots from June 1813 through March 1815.… (2023-2678). Learn More »
$3,825.00
Originally $4,250.00
NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER
Starr contracted for 2,000 of these cutlasses 21 August 1826 and delivered them by June 1827, when they were inspected by Elisha Tobey. Scabbards were apparently specified after the signing of the… (2023-2677). Learn More »
$1,935.00
Originally $2,150.00
PATTERN 1804 BRITISH NAVAL CUTLASS – NO SCABBARD
Overall, the cutlass meas. approx. 33.75 inches long. The blade surface is semi-bight with only minor scattered mottling. It is very flat in appearance not having any blood grooves or curvature. Blade… (721-111). Learn More »
$795.00
SOLD
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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »
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